State-Owned Firms’ Debt Rises to MVR 37 Billion
The combined debt of government-owned companies rose to MVR 37 billion in the first half of the year, an increase...
Zariyand, Jaleel Enter Malé Mayoral Race as MDP Primary Looms
Former National Tender Board chairman Ismail Zariyand has announced his candidacy for Malé mayor on the ticket of the People’s...
BML Accused of Misleading Cardholders Over Foreign Transaction Limits
The Bank of Maldives (BML) has come under criticism over what critics describe as misleading statements regarding changes to foreign...
MP Mauroof Zakir Remanded for Five Days After Fishermen’s Protest Arrest
The Criminal Court has remanded Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir for five days following his arrest during the fishermen’s protest. It...
MP Mauroof Zakir Arrested at Fishermen’s Protest; MDP Files Complaint With IPU
Kendhoo MP Mauroof Zakir was arrested on Thursday during a fishermen’s protest after police boarded several vessels taking part in...
Maldives Enacts Death Penalty for Major Drug-Trafficking Offences
President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday ratified an amendment to the Drugs Act, introducing the death penalty for major drug-smuggling offences....
Parliament Approves Death Penalty for Major Drug Trafficking, Bill Awaits Ratification
Parliament on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Drugs Act that introduces the death penalty for major drug-smuggling offences. The...
Sunny Umar Arrested on Arrival in Maldives Amid Child Abuse Investigation
Travel media entrepreneur Hussain Sunny Umar has been arrested after returning to the Maldives, as police continue to investigate allegations...
STO, Hitachi Mark 25 Years of Partnership
State Trading Organization (STO) and Japan’s Hitachi marked the 25th anniversary of their partnership at a ceremony in Male on...
Police Probe Child Sex Abuse Allegations Against Travel Media Figure Sunny Umar
Police are investigating allegations that travel media businessman Sunny Umar sexually assaulted several children in his family, according to relatives...
